This site is dedicated to the preservation of memory of silent films. Although they were quite important in the evolution of cinema, they remain virtually forgotten nowadays. Since the best way to understand the present is taking an attentive look at the past, here you have some movies, pictures, interviews, etc. on silent cinema. Some occasional material on sound films will also be presented. I hope you enjoy getting to know a bit more about the beauty and sheer fun of these golden oldies.

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Getting Evidence - 1906

Country: United States

Language: English

Director: Edwin S. Porter

Stars: Paul Panzer

Release Date: October 1906 (USA)

Also known as: Getting Evidence,
Showing the Trials and Tribulations of a Private Detective (USA - long title)

Filming Locations: Asbury Park,
New Jersey, USA; New York City, New York, USA

Production Co: Edison
Manufacturing Company

Runtime: 14 min

Sound Mix: Silent

Color: Black and White

Plot Keywords: Cuckold

Genres: Short | Comedy

A jealous husband arrives in the
office of Hawkshaw, a private detective. The husband is certain that his wife
is being unfaithful, and he wants the detective to produce photographic
evidence. The detective tails the wife, and thinks he has caught her, but a
sudden mishap prevents him from getting a photo. Despite this and further
setbacks, the dedicated detective presses on, determined to fulfill his
assignment.

Connections

Featured in Edison: The Invention of the Movies (2005)
(Video). The entire film is included on the DVD

Profile

Brazilian, greatly fond of classic movies, specially silent ones. It is a pleasure to understand better how life was like in the past with the help of those films. Moreover, they are quite fun to watch, once you sit down and are willing to see things from another perspective. In case you want to exchange ideas, e-mail me at silentbeauties10@gmail.com and you will be answered as soon as possible.